Details
Written in 1957,
Simply Heavenly was born out of a series of short stories featuring Jess B Semple's bar room philosophy on life, love and the pursuit of the easy way. An offbeat Harlem everyman living in a rapidly changing America, Simple became Hughes's most enduring character expressing the everyday victories of an ordinary hero.
Simply Heavenly first ran on Broadway in 1957, giving a voice through humour and song to the African American experience. With gentle satire, insightful ramblings and street-wise humour Hughes chronicled the hopes and despair of black America.
Cast/Performers
Clarke Peters (Melon),
Melanie Marshall (Miss Mamie),
Kenny Andrews,
Allyson Brown,
Gerod Harris,
Dawn Hope,
Nicola Hughes,
Melanie Marshall,
Rhashan Stone,
Dale SupervilleCreatives/Company
Author:
Langston HughesLyrics:
Langston HughesMusic:
David MartinProducer(s):
Ambassador Theatre Group,
Broadway Partners,
Incidental ColmanDirector(s):
Josette Bushell-Mingo,
Warren Wills (music)
Design:
Rob HowellLighting:
Paul AndersonSound:
Nick LidsterChoreographer:
Paul J Medford